Police Story: Lockdown
Director: Sheng Ding
Actors: Jackie Chan, Ye Liu, Tian Jing
PlotDetective Zhong Wen, a seasoned police officer, reunites with his estranged daughter Miao Miao at a popular nightclub. The tense reunion turns dire when the club owner, Wu Jiang, takes them and other patrons hostage, revealing that the club is a front for a more sinister operation. Wu Jiang has planned this confrontation meticulously, seeking revenge for a deep-seated grievance that connects him to Zhong Wen’s past. As Zhong pieces together the motives behind Wu Jiang’s actions, he realizes that the stakes are higher than anyone initially believed.
Amid growing tension, Zhong Wen must navigate the complex situation, balancing his duty as a policeman with his responsibilities as a father. The situation becomes increasingly perilous as Wu Jiang's elaborate plan unfolds, involving intricate traps and feints designed to keep the police at bay while exacting his revenge. With limited options and time running out, Zhong takes drastic measures to protect his daughter and the other hostages, leading to an intense showdown that challenges his skills and resolve. The outcome hinges on his ability to outthink and outmaneuver Wu Jiang while confronting the shadows of his own past.
Writers: Sheng Ding, Chao Lv, Shuying Chen
Release Date: 05 Jun 2015
Runtime: 110 min
Rating: Not Rated
Country: China, Hong Kong
Language: Mandarin
Home Video Reviews
Police Story: Lockdown offers a more subdued and emotionally driven Jackie Chan performance with strong technical merits, though extras are minimal and the plot occasionally preposterous.
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